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Shayne Hope

'Incredible Hulk' Nketia can challenge world's fastest

US-based Aussie sprinter Eddie Nketia (right) has been tipped for big things on the track. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The American coach charged with refining Eddie Nketia's raw power believes the little-known Kiwi-turned-Aussie has the potential to become one of the world's greatest-ever sprinters.

The 24-year-old turned heads last week when he clocked the fastest 100m ever run by an Australian with a flying wind-assisted time of 9.84 seconds at a US college meet.

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